lighting

  • Turn Any Sconce Into a Battery-Powered LED Light Fixture

    Turn Any Sconce Into a Battery-Powered LED Light Fixture

    If you have a dark corner or a gloomy hall, chances are you’ve considered adding a sconce light fixture. But hiring an electrician to run wire to your fixture can be pricey, especially if it’s just for one light. The advent of battery powered LED fixtures has made the need for wiring a light in…


  • Make Your Christmas Lights Less Dangerous

    Make Your Christmas Lights Less Dangerous

    Whether multicoloured or classic white, a few strands of holiday lights can make pretty much anything look festive, both indoors and outdoors. And while the strings of small bulbs have a longstanding reputation of being annoying and difficult to work with — which can sometimes lead to accidents — they also carry other safety risks.…


  • Five Cheap Ways to Make Your House Look More Expensive

    Five Cheap Ways to Make Your House Look More Expensive

    Turning your house into the home of your dreams can be expensive and time-consuming, especially if your goals include changing the way it looks from the outside. If a full-on exterior remodel is still years away — or not in the cards at all — here are a few easy ways to make your house…


  • Cheap Ways to Make Your House Look More Expensive

    Cheap Ways to Make Your House Look More Expensive

    Save for the consummate and frequent redecorators out there, most of us are probably in a home decor rut — maybe you made an effort at sprucing up your space a few years ago, and the same tasteful knick-knacks have been gathering dust on your shelves ever since. Whether your home needs a few touches…